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Sapphirine and Magnesite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Effervesces in hot HCl
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.40-3.58
2.92-3.12
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
[10 1 1] perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5
3.5-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sapphirine and Magnesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphirine and Magnesite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Sapphirine and Magnesite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sapphirine- (Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sapphirine and Magnesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphirine and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphirine and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphirine is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.